Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Player Transfers

Beckham Speaks Out On Loan To Milan

2008-10-27T00:26:01+00:00

Beckham confirmed he's in negotiations for a temporary loan to AC Milan. He sights the length of the MLS season and his body's programming reasons why he wants to travel to Milan. In another inteview Becks also praised the Italian club for their set-up and training methods, which he said have helped extend the careers of veterans [.

Deep thought: Why should Ramos face the brunt?

2008-10-01T02:26:30+00:00

Juande Ramos is feeling the heat because the hapless Spurs are losing every match. It really blows when you have someone like Damien Comolli make the ultimate decisions on player transfers which bomb and yet escape the wrath of Daniel Levy because the buck can be passed onto the manager. Quick, someone give me this job.

Deep thought: RBS financing of LFC in jeopardy?

2008-09-30T00:10:36+00:00

The Wall St financial bailout collapsed today and amongst the banks that could be hit hardest is Royal Bank of Scotland who were going to be one of the largest beneficiaries. The bailout would have allowed RBS to offload billions of dollars of toxic assets and loans. This year itself RBS wrote down $10 billion in losses from worthless subprime securities.

Gianfranco Zola installed as Hammers coach

2008-09-10T14:06:59+00:00

Zola's face is a cartoonist's dream

Chelsea's greatest player is now West Ham's manager.

What does he bring to the table that Alan Curbishley could not? And what should he focus on?

Zola was the heart and soul of a Chelsea squad that saw success before the Abramovich era completely skewed the Premiership.

Anil Ambani: Will he or won't he?

2008-09-09T21:03:25+00:00

Now it is he won't.

If he was to takeover, the fairy tale ending would have been Keegan coming back to Newcastle, Dennis Wise being fired, and a check for 100m pounds to be used by Keegan as he desired on player transfers.

Something smells rotten in Newcastle

2008-09-09T20:21:57+00:00

Does this scenario even look remotely plausible? Kevin Keegan agreeing to becoming a club's manager on the condition that he have no control in player transfers?

Which self respecting manager would agree to that especially one who gave Newcastle some of their best years? Now the club insists that the final authority on that matter lay with Dennis Wise, the director of football.

Ricardo Quaresma Unplugged Intro

2008-09-05T01:58:25+00:00

Nerazzurri Fans may well ask who is this Portuguese wonder boy? What will he add to our club? What is his style? and will he fill the boots of Luis Figo to become the next midfield magician for Inter? Comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo is little surprise as Quaresma is yet one more from that current crop of outstanding Portuguese playmakers.

Transfer Window Closed

2008-09-03T01:58:52+00:00

In 11th hour Genoa made probably the most impressive move of the transfer deadline by bringing back Diego Milito from Real Zaragoza. Arrivals 02/09/2008 Iago Falqué Barcelona to Juventus 01/09/2008 Bosko Jankovic to Genoa 01/09/2008 D. Brivio Vicenza to Genoa (Loan) 01/09/2008 Djordje Rakic Salzburg to Reggina (Loan) 01/09/2008 G.

Transfers Season Closed

2008-09-03T01:52:38+00:00

Transfer Deadline - The Clock Is Ticking

2008-09-01T14:34:30+00:00

At which club will Tiago Mendes end up? I hear he only wants a deal with a Champions League contender. And is Hernán Crepos a Mourinho man after all? Late yesterday Serie A Talk learned the Ricardo Quaresma transfer from Porto to Internazionale was now finalized. Several news sites earlier indicated Quaresma was expected to sign [.

Tiago Rejects Everton Advance

2008-08-20T17:50:01+00:00

What I'm hearing is Juventus midfielder Tiago Mendes has rejected a 12-month loan move to English side Everton. Sounds like the Turin club had tried to transfer the player to either Tottenham or Newcastle but those talks broke down and Everton pounced for the Portuguese national. Something tells me Tiago has his ruby slippers on and [.

Lakshmi Mittal in a bid for Everton

2008-08-03T16:28:12+00:00

Everton opened itself up further to sale speculation contingent on government approval of its new 50,000 seat stadium. There appears to be plenty of bickering in Everton's top brass over the future of the club but it appears that they will be open to a takeover. In consideration for a takeover, Indian steel magnate, Lakshmi Mittal, the 4th richest person in the world and a 20% shareholder of QPR.

Scott Carson’s Questionable Move to West Bromwich Albion

2008-07-18T20:08:00+00:00

After yesterday's posts, I'm sure you all know how much I hate the "silly season" and how I can't stand to hear the constant gossip and rumor mill concerning player transfers during the summer. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean I don't hear or read any of it; it's everywhere and practically impossible to avoid.

Good Riddance: Reyna Retires

2008-07-15T21:18:00+00:00

As first reported on Soccer By Ives, Claudio Reyna is finally doing the right thing and retiring.......thus allowing the Red Bulls to purchase a player with his vacant DP spot. I would write a congratulatory post on all of his accomplishments, but seeing as how he didn't wanna take a buyout to help the team he wasn't helping.

Rounding Them Up

2008-06-09T05:51:00+00:00

So hardcore users of STT might have noticed updates tailing off somewhat recently and that's as much to do with staff unprofessionalism as it is with the general lack on concrete news/gossip/lies circulating in the national press. So here then is a slightly random summation of the news that's been buzzing around rumourland this week.

GAM On His Way To MLS FC

2008-01-15T08:45:00+00:00

A couple of days ago Steven Goff reported on his Soccer Insider blog that GAM had left US Training camp in order to finalize a deal with MLS FC (Fulham FC), and now it appears that MLS has about $3.2 Million reasons to let him go. Should this move actually go through, Johnson will become approximately the 22nd American born player on their roster.

The Orange Card's 2008 Mock Superdraft

2008-01-14T06:22:00+00:00

It's draft time again, and no other place will give you a more detailed lowdown of what each team is going to do this year. This information comes straight from MLS insiders, so you will find it nowhere else. So without further interruption I give you The Orange Cards first ever mock Superdraft.

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Its The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year....

2008-01-05T00:26:00+00:00

Ahhh. Its January, which means it's a new year and it's the beginning of the season every futbol fan looks forward to all year. Yes.....it's transfer window time, where managers bolster their teams for title runs and bad teams acquire players to upgrade to mediocrity. For my beloved Arsenal, they are challenging for the prem league title and will probably not make any major moves.

NO VERON FOR YOU!

2007-12-14T21:35:00+00:00

Another twist occurred today in DC United's courtship of Juan Sebastian Veron as he opted to stay in Argentina at the last minute, deciding not to make his way to RFK. Veron was apparently to attached to his home country and his club Estudiantes, to make the move to MLS which I think is a good one for two reasons: 1.

Boswell Traded to Champs; Perkins on His Way To Norway?

2007-12-13T22:34:00+00:00

2006 MLS defender of the year Bobby Boswell, was traded to back to back MLS champs Houston Dynamo for their backup goalkeeper Zach Wells and a 2009 pick. Boswell dropped off in form this year and his defensive mistakes will be missed by me and other Red Bulls fans as they cost DC points, and thats always a nice thing to see as a RB fan.

Aaaand were back.......

2007-12-08T21:22:00+00:00

It's been a long time folks...........i've been gone for a while and missed a few things. The Dynamo won the cup.........again. RSL's version of bridgeview stadium is coming along nicely.....and DC looks set to sign Juan Sebastian Veron and lose Christian Gomez. But ultimately none of this matters one bit to me because the Red Bulls lost in the playoffs again.

FC Dallas Introducing Player Who Performs Meaningful Stepovers, Today At 1PM ET

2007-08-27T16:39:00+00:00

FC Dallas is going to formally introduce the league's latest DP signing today, the brazilian stepover king, Denilson. I think this is a welcome addition to MLS for multiple reasons: 1. He can teach MLS players how to properly do a stepover. 2. If everybody on Dallas comes back healthy and plays to their potential, they could probably have the best midfield MLS has ever seen.

"The Future Is What You Make It...So Make It A Good One."

2007-08-21T17:17:00+00:00

I offer this poignant quote from Back To The Future 3(awesome movie btw) to one Jozy Altidore, who according to a writer at Yahoo sports, is the future of US soccer. I happen to agree with him that the 6'1 175 pound 17 year old, could in fact become the world class striker that american soccer fans have yearned for so long.

Denilson To Hoops Back On - Stepovers Invade Dallas

2007-08-17T22:48:00+00:00

As if FC Dallas needed to get any better, MLS Rumors is reporting that Denilson to the hoops is a done deal and a press confrence is going to be held next week. If this move goes through, and Denilson poops all over the opposition like everybody thinks he can, then Dallas has to be considered a front runner for the cup provided everybody can stay healthy and continue their current form.